Key Takeaway

Hoods Fork is a abandoned surface mine producing Coal, located in McDowell, Floyd County, KY. It has 47 violations on record (25 S&S) and $11K in proposed penalties. Operated by James River Coal Service Company.

Hoods Fork

Abandoned Surface Coal

Operator: James River Coal Service Company

Controller: James River Coal Company

Location: McDowell, Floyd County, KY

47
Violations
25
S&S Violations
0
Accidents
$11K
Penalties

Recent Violations

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Date Section S&S Negligence Penalty
06/19/2012 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $138
06/19/2012 77.404(a) S&S LowNegligence $138
06/18/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $190
06/18/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $190
06/13/2012 48.29(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/13/2012 77.1605(d) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/13/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
06/13/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $873
06/12/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S LowNegligence $100
03/06/2012 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $308
03/06/2012 77.1606(c) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
03/06/2012 77.1110 Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/26/2011 77.1605(b) S&S ModNegligence $362
09/26/2011 48.28(a) S&S ModNegligence $112
09/20/2011 77.404(a) Non-S&S ModNegligence $100
09/20/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $176
03/17/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $224
03/16/2011 77.502 S&S ModNegligence $224
03/16/2011 77.404(a) S&S ModNegligence $224
03/16/2011 77.205(d) S&S ModNegligence $499

Inspections

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Begin End Hours Inspectors
10/14/2016 10/14/2016 3.00 1
07/11/2016 07/11/2016 5.00 1
03/28/2016 03/28/2016 5.00 1
09/25/2015 09/25/2015 4.00 1
12/10/2014 12/10/2014 2.50 1
09/05/2014 09/05/2014 3.50 1
01/08/2014 01/08/2014 4.00 1
06/21/2013 06/21/2013 3.50 1
01/31/2013 02/04/2013 11.00 1
09/28/2012 10/01/2012 7.00 1

Mine Details

MSHA Mine ID1519225
Mine TypeSurface
StatusAbandoned
CommodityCoal
SIC DescriptionCoal (Bituminous)
Days/Week0.0
Hours/Shift0.0
Coordinates37.7738890, -82.6991670
Nearest TownMcDowell

Frequently Asked Questions

How many MSHA violations does Hoods Fork have?

Hoods Fork has 47 MSHA violations on record, of which 25 are classified as Significant & Substantial (S&S). Total proposed penalties amount to $11K.

What type of mine is Hoods Fork?

Hoods Fork is a Surface mine producing Coal, located in McDowell, Floyd County, KY. It currently has 0 employees.

Has anyone been injured or killed at Hoods Fork?

According to MSHA records, Hoods Fork has 0 reported accident/injury records and 0 fatalities on file.

Who operates Hoods Fork?

Hoods Fork is operated by James River Coal Service Company and controlled by James River Coal Company. MSHA Mine ID: 1519225.